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Chairman Joe Powers Slams ‘No Kings’ Protests as Political Theater: “Stop Being a Useful Idiot” 

Saturday, October 18th, 2025

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October 18, 2025

 

Chairman Joe Powers Slams ‘No Kings’ Protests as Political Theater: “Stop Being a Useful Idiot” 

Warwick, RI: “The so-called “No Kings” protests sweeping the country aren’t about democracy, they’re about distraction.

Let’s get something straight, we don’t have kings in America. We have laws. We have checks and balances. And we have citizens who should know better than to be played like pawns by the political left.

These protests aren’t spontaneous, they’re stage-managed by national activist groups that thrive on outrage. It’s not civic engagement, it’s political theater dressed up as virtue.

Here’s the real question: what if all these protestors and their well-funded sponsors put this much energy into helping the homeless, supporting veterans, or fixing our broken education system? America would be a better place overnight.

Instead, we’ve got people marching with pre-printed signs and pre-scripted outrage, believing they’re part of a movement when in reality, they’re just part of someone else’s marketing campaign.

To everyone out there shouting into the wind, stop being a useful idiot. Think for yourself. Ask who benefits from your outrage. Then get to work solving real problems instead of posing for cameras.

We believe in freedom, responsibility, and results not slogans and stunts. As Ronald Reagan once said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”

It’s time to stop shouting about imaginary kings and start helping real Americans.”

Chairman Powers Blasts Democrats Over Shutdown Standoff

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

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October 15, 2025

Chairman Powers Blasts Democrats Over Shutdown Standoff

Warwick, RI: “Make no mistake, this government shutdown is owned…lock, stock, and barrel by the Democrats. Period. Anyone who tells you otherwise…is lying!

For years, Democrats like Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Senator Jack Reed have perfected the art of pointing fingers anywhere but at themselves. But this time, there’s nowhere to hide. While Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House, the reality is simple, without cooperation from Democrats in the Senate, critical funding bills don’t move. That’s how our system works. Anyone in elected office who doesn’t understand that or lies to their constituents about how it works should enroll in a basic civics course or should resign from their seat immediately.

President Donald Trump has already taken decisive action to keep essential services afloat. By leveraging tariff revenues, his administration is ensuring that federal employees receive pay and that vital programs like WIC remain funded, proving once again that Republican leadership solves problems while Democrats manufacture crises.

The American people deserve leaders who govern, not grandstand. This shutdown is a deliberate political stunt by Democrats, designed to score points at the expense of working families. Rhode Islanders see through it, and so do we.

As Attorney General Bondi said, I wish the Democrats loved Americans as much as they hate Pres. Trump. I can only imagine how much we could accomplish. It’s time for Senators Whitehouse, Reed, and their Democrat colleagues to stop the games and reopen the government they chose to close.”

Congratulations and Thank You, President Trump!

Monday, October 13th, 2025

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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

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Prayers and Vigil for Charlie Kirk

Thursday, September 18th, 2025

 

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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RHODE ISLAND STATEMENT ON THE ASSASSINATION OF TURNING POINT USA’S CHARLIE KIRK

Thursday, September 11th, 2025

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September 11, 2025

Contact: communications@ri.gop

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF RHODE ISLAND STATEMENT ON THE ASSASSINATION OF TURNING POINT USA’S CHARLIE KIRK

“Charlie Kirk was first and foremost a father, a husband, a brother, and a son. He was also a powerful voice for the conservative youth of America. His loss leaves a gaping void in a decade-long fight to restore traditional values to our nation and to the American family.

To those who would relish in this tragedy or cheer the silencing of a man who built a movement, shame on you. From elected officials who have carelessly stoked hatred to social media influencers who glorify violence, the fingerprints of yesterday’s horrific act are not invisible. We will not let the world forget who helped fuel this climate where political assassinations are now becoming reality.

As Republicans, as Americans, and as human beings, our prayers are with Charlie’s wife, Erika, their two beautiful children, and his parents. We also pray for the law enforcement officers who now shoulder the heavy responsibility of bringing every person tied to this attack to justice.

This is a dark day for our movement and our country. But we will not be silenced.”

STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN JOE POWERS ON HASBRO’S DEPARTURE FROM RHODE ISLAND

Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Contact: communications@ri.gop

September 8, 2025

STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN JOE POWERS ON HASBRO’S DEPARTURE FROM RHODE ISLAND

Warwick, RI — “Today’s announcement that Hasbro, a company that has proudly called Rhode Island home since 1923, will move its global headquarters to Massachusetts is not just disappointing, it is devastating,” said Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers. “For more than a century, Hasbro has been a cornerstone of our economy and our identity. To see them pack up and leave is a damning indictment of the state of affairs in Rhode Island.”

Powers continued, “Let’s be clear about why this is happening. Rhode Island has ranked at or near the very bottom in national surveys on business climate, economy, and trust in government. CNBC’s most recent rankings put us 46th, an embarrassment for a state with so much potential. Businesses large and small are suffocated by high taxes, endless mandates, and a hostile regulatory environment. The message from Hasbro’s decision is loud and clear, Rhode Island is not a place where businesses can thrive.”

Turning to the policies coming out of Smith Hill, Powers did not hold back saying,  “Instead of addressing these real economic problems, our leaders remain fixated on pushing a so-called ‘green agenda’ that is not green at all. These projects are killing our waters, harming marine life, and lining the pockets of a select few who benefit politically and financially. They are green only for those pushing the agenda, not for the people of Rhode Island. Meanwhile, our economy continues to stagnate, and now, we have lost one of our most iconic employers.”

Powers concluded, “This isn’t just about Hasbro—it’s about every family, every worker, and every small business owner who is paying the price for failed leadership. Rhode Island can either wake up and chart a new course, or we will keep watching more jobs, more opportunity, and more of our future leave us behind.”

Statement from Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz

Monday, August 25th, 2025

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RI Members of Congress

Friday, July 11th, 2025

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QUESTION:
Will any Rhode Island reporters ask our 4 Members of Congress if they condemn the vile, antisemitic words of a @DNCChair and a top Democrat confidante for mayor?
Or do they only find their voice when it’s a Republican?

Statement from Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers on the Passing of Governor Edward “Ed” DiPrete

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

July 9, 2025

Contact: executivedirector@ri.gop

Statement from Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers on the Passing of Governor Edward “Ed” DiPrete

WARWICK, RI – Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers today issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor Edward D. DiPrete:

“It is with a deep sense of respect and reflection that we mark the passing of former Governor Edward DiPrete—a dedicated public servant whose legacy stretches across decades of Rhode Island history.

As a lifelong Cranston resident, I knew him not just as Governor, but first as my Mayor. He was a fixture in the civic life of our community and a presence in local politics during my formative years. Governor DiPrete embodied the kind of leadership that believed in rolling up your sleeves, knowing your neighbors, and putting Rhode Island first.

From the Cranston School Committee to the State House, Ed DiPrete gave much of his life to the people of Rhode Island. His three terms as Governor during the 1980s marked an era of economic focus and pragmatic governance.

Just yesterday, many of us were wishing him a happy 91st birthday, a reminder of the lasting impact he had on those who knew him and the state he served.

He leaves behind a family who stood by him and a generation who knew him as a determined leader. On behalf of the Rhode Island Republican Party, we extend our deepest condolences to his loved ones.

May he be remembered for his decades of commitment to public service, and may he rest in peace.”